Shirodhara  - Montreal

If Ayurveda is a art of living, it is also a health system thousands years old recognized by the World Health Organization. In Ayurveda, health is more than physical well-being, it is a well-being that brings happiness and radiation both internally and externally.

Massage is in the heart of Ayurvedic traditions, to nurture, revitalize and maintain the balance of the body. Therapeutic and harmonizing, the Shirodhara (literally shiro - head and dhara - flow) is a great care of mind harmonization.

After determining what my dosha (constitution), the therapist chooses the oil that meets my specific needs of the moment. For me, it will be warm sesame oil with medicinal plants. Lying comfortably on the back, the treatment begins with a massage of the scalp and face. Then in a slow swing, following a specific path, a thin thread of warm oil is poured on the forehead, up to the third eye, from one temple to the other, bathing the hair. I feel at peace. Mental ruminations disappeared. The treatment left me relaxed, radiant and with a free and clear mind.

Divinely soothing, a go to for insomnia, headaches, eye problems, memory loss, graying hair, Shirodhara is a moment to offer or to be offered.

How to naturally fight and prevent a cold in 3 simple ways!

With fall on it’s full wind, it’s that time of year when most of us get a cold but it  could be prevented. Lets say, you suddenly start feeling a tingle in your throat, feeling tired and your nose is congested or running, these symptoms can be addressed right away and not let them turn into a full blown cold.

Try these Ayurvedic tips and you will feel back to normal in the next 24-48 hours.

Clean ;

-Gargle with a lukewarm glass of purified water and ½ tsp of tumeric

-Clean your sinuses with a Netti pot and salt water

Boost ;

- Eat 1tsp of Chyavanprash (Ayurvedic jam composed of 40 different herbs that boost your immune system)

- Take 500mg of a potent vitamin C such as Amalaki

Nourish ;

- Make yourself an herbal tea of Ginger, lemon and honey,  bee pollen is optional

- Apply a few drops of Eucalyptus essential oil under your feet or you can use Vicks (if  that’s all you have in your pharmacy)

Rest!! Get a full night sleep ☺

Ayurvedic Detox

Kitcheree is a Vegan, gluten free and low in fat meal that is good for everyone. It's a great detox food.

Kitcheree Recipe
½ cup of basmati rice

¼ cup of split mung dhal

1 tsp. of oil or ghee

½ tsp. finely grated ginger

½ tsp. coriander seed

½ tsp. turmeric powder

½ tsp. cumin seed

¼ tsp. black mustard seed

4 cups of water

2 cups of seasonal vegetables

Melt the ghee in a saucepan and add the muster seeds,as they pop and the coriander, cumin, turmeric.and Sauté them on low heat. Add the basmati rice and split mung dhal and ginger, stir to assure that all of the rice is coated with the spices. Cook for two minutes. Add the four cups of water. Bring the water to a boil and cook uncovered on medium heat until the water has evaporated and the rice and mung dhal are soft, about 30 to 40 minutes. Add the seasonal vegetables 15 minutes before the end.

Add sunflower sprouts and coriander to your liking. Enjoy!